Captivatingly charming. Undeniably underrated. Wonderfully welcoming. Marvelously modern. Effortlessly elegant. Seoul was even better than I had imagined. I can’t wait to visit again, and hopefully explore the country beyond Seoul! In speaking with locals and expats...
Luxe City Guides
An Art (and Luxury) Lover’s Guide to Berlin
You can't escape art in its many forms in the German capital even if you tried. The art, the design, the architecture, the culture, the history, the food, the fashion -- it's omnipresent. This past year, 2019 was a particularly important year for Berlin for many...
A Guide to Boston for #INTA2019
If you're an intellectual property lawyer who focuses on trademarks and brand protection, chances are that you'll be heading to Boston, Massachusetts from May 17-23, 2019 for the annual International Trademark Association (INTA) Conference. While much of your time...
The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, a sparkling city of glass and steel flanked by snowcapped mountains and seaside views, blends international chic with rugged Pacific Northwest grandeur. Bustling high style is tempered by courtesy and reserve. Residents effortlessly toggle between dressing...
24 Hours in Kampala, Uganda
Majambo! (Hello) Known as K’la City by locals, Kampala is a traveler’s delight for those looking for a taste of Uganda’s rich culture and history. After eating local food items and shopping in open-air arts and crafts markets, your short 24-hour stint is likely to...
The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Montréal, Canada
Montréal is not your ordinary North American city, and therein lies its greatest allure. With its proud French heritage, vibrant nightlife, and general air of bonhomie and elegance, Montréal is often called the most European city in the region. In fact, Montréal is...
The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Minneapolis, Minnesota
At the end of March, I visited Minnesota for the first time and spent a few days in Minneapolis and Rochester. Before leaving, I conducted my own research on what to do, what to see, where to eat, etc. and many keyword combinations later, I realized that Minneapolis...
48 Hours in Paris, France
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a movable feast.” –Ernest Hemingway 48 Hours in Paris — Often dubbed as the “City of Light,” Paris is a cosmopolitan cradle...
24 Hours in Downtown Los Angeles
In an effort to celebrate the glory of summer, as part of the Celebrate Summer campaign, my friends at Marriott Resorts have asked me to share how I would spend a perfect day in my hometown, Los Angeles. They want to ensure everyone maximizes their summer trips,...
48 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii
Aptly dubbed as the "Garden Isle," the oldest (geologically) and northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is a timeless gem that has aged gracefully. The years have actually embellished the Island's emerald embankments, plush rainforests, ribboning waterfalls, and...
48 Hours in New Delhi, India
A city where old world charm and modern aspirations jostle for survival, New Delhi has often been compared to a phoenix rising from the ashes. The dynamic city-state of New Delhi has sustained a lasting affair with conquest and change, after having been occupied,...
24 Hours in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul’da hos geldiniz—welcome to Istanbul! Istanbul is a tale of two cities. Straddling Europe and Asia and divided by the strait of Bosporus, the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires is the only metropolitan city that has its foot on two continents,...